Gabon asking for world to help protect the Great Congo Basin in fight against climate change

The video discusses the two species of elephants in Gabon, the Savannah and forest elephants, and the impact of climate change on their habitat. It highlights Gabon's rich biodiversity and its role in absorbing more carbon than it emits, making it crucial in the fight against climate change. The video also covers Gabon's strategy at the COP 26 UN Climate Summit, where it advocates for a new carbon market to reward conservation efforts. Gabon is at a crossroads, aiming to make its environmental assets profitable without causing harm, serving as a model for other tropical countries.

What are the two species of elephants mentioned in the video?

• Indian and Sri Lankan elephants

• Savannah and forest elephants

• Asian and African elephants

• Desert and mountain elephants

What is a significant consequence of climate change in Gabon?

• Elephants migrating to other countries

• Increased rainfall

• Expansion of desert areas

• Reduced fruit growth on trees

How does climate change affect local communities in Gabon?

• By increasing the number of predators

• By pushing elephants to forage on crops

• By causing floods

• By reducing water supply

What makes Gabon crucial in the fight against climate change?

• Its large oil reserves

• Its ability to absorb more carbon than it emits

• Its advanced technology

• Its large population

What is Gabon's proposal at the COP 26 UN Climate Summit?

• To create a new carbon market rewarding conservation

• To reduce its forest area

• To increase industrial output

• To build more dams